Sustainability is one of the many buzzwords used when discussing the climate crisis and mankind’s response to it. It is often seen as an individual’s pledge to do their part when buying clothing or reusable products for the sake of the longevity of the environment. But what does that same mindset look like on the […]
Chicagoland shoreline communities and the built environment have taken a beating from high Lake Michigan water levels whipped up by high winds and waves. Climate change is causing more extreme weather events and unprecedented swings in lake water levels. As Professor Drew Gronewold of the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability explained during a […]
Bold, inspirational, compassionate and collaborative: these are just a few words to describe the 13 women highlighted on this list — all movers and shakers in their respective fields. And not only are these women at the top of their career game, they support and inspire the women on the rise around them. From growing […]
Bold, inspirational, compassionate and collaborative: these are just a few words to describe the 13 women highlighted on this list — all movers and shakers in their respective fields. And not only are these women at the top of their career game, they support and inspire the women on the rise around them. From growing […]
If you care about the environment, chances are you’re bombarded by urgent pleas for money from political and environmental organizations. Donations aren’t the only way you can make a difference with your dollars, however. Here are six no-cost ways you can support the causes that matter to you by making more informed choices about what […]
If you care about the environment, chances are you’re bombarded by urgent pleas for money from political and environmental organizations. Donations aren’t the only way you can make a difference with your dollars, however. Here are six no-cost ways you can support the causes that matter to you by making more informed choices about what […]
Your mortgage is likely the biggest debt you’ll take on in your lifetime. But interest rates have been at historic lows, dipping below 3 percent in 2021 and edging upwards since, which solidifies a home loan as one of the least expensive ways to borrow money. So, you may be curious: Is it worth paying […]
My phone has been busier than usual lately. It’s more than the post-Labor Day rush though. It’s due to the article, “Directing Philanthropy to Do the Most Good” that appeared in the September 7th edition of The New York Times. The article is about Princeton professor Peter Singer, who won the 2021 Berggruen Prize, and […]
Although the term alternative investment may sound a bit strange, you have likely heard it from a friend, or in the media. These investments can include anything from a venture capital fund investing in biotech companies to a fund buying minority interests in professional sports teams. According to RIA Intel, 45% of wealth advisors invest […]
As we turn our backs on what will be remembered as one of the most trying years in our collective memory, many are reflecting on all the need that arose in 2020 and giving thought to how to align money with mission, maximize impact, and establish or refine a family philanthropy strategy for the new […]
